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BDA To Hold 2nd Annual Climate Summit In June
‘Bermuda-Climate Central’ is the theme of the Bermuda Business Development Agency’s next signature event, which will be held at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in June 2023. A spokesperson said, “As the world seeks ways to confront our planet’s biggest challenge, climate change, Bermuda is uniquely positioned to be a global... Read more of this article
Column: Deep Sea Reefs Must Be Conserved
[Opinion column written by Paris Stefanoudis] Sunlit coral reefs are perhaps the most famous marine habitat and many people will have snorkelled over or dived down to one at some point. Home to a quarter of all known ocean life, these “rainforests of the ocean” have been at the forefront of marine research for decades and been featured in documentaries... Read more of this article
BIOS Releases Part II Of Climate Change Report
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] published the second half of a two-part report on the local impacts of climate change in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The new report, titled “Climate Change and Bermuda, Part II: Impacts and Societal Risk” was produced by the Bermuda Airport Authority’s Dr. Mark Guishard, a BIOS adjunct scientist... Read more of this article
AXIS Capital Aims To Transition To Low-Carbon
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced its “commitment to a 50% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions by 2030 across its global operations.” A spokesperson said, “The action is the Company’s latest step in its ambition to transition to a low-carbon economy. Using a 2019 baseline, AXIS’s science based... Read more of this article
Report: Insured Natural Cat Losses Hit $140B
Another year of complex natural hazard events in 2022 resulted in a direct economic cost of USD 360bn, according to the 2022 Natural Catastrophe Report published by Gallagher Re. A spokesperson said, “The insurance industry covered USD 140bn of this total, marking the fifth year since 2017 to cross the USD 100bn threshold for insurers. The year... Read more of this article
‘Communicating Climate Science’ On January 26
Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College will be hosting an Eco Lunch & Learn presentation on Thursday [Jan 26] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The community are invited to attend our first Eco Lunch & Learn presentation of 2023. The presentation is free and no registration is required.... Read more of this article
Chubb Announces Global Climate Business Unit
Chubb announced the launch of a new global climate business unit, drawing on the company’s extensive technical capabilities in underwriting and risk engineering and bringing together Chubb units engaged in traditional, alternative and renewable energy, climate tech, agribusiness and risk engineering services. A spokesperson said, “The new... Read more of this article
Youth Climate Summit Alumni Awards Ceremony
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute hosted an onsite reception for the Second Annual Youth Climate Summit on Thursday, November 24th, to kick off in-person events during the weeklong Summit. A spokesperson said, “In attendance was the Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Walter Roban, Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain,... Read more of this article
160 Students Sign Up For Youth Climate Summit
160 students have signed up to participate in the weeklong Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s Youth Climate Summit. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s Second Annual Youth Climate Summit [YCS] is fast approaching, and the BUEI Team are looking forward to welcoming the 2022 YCS participants. Building... Read more of this article
Initiatives Aim To Address ‘Climate Emergency’
An open letter has been signed by a number of people addressing global warming and the recently held United Nations 2022 Climate Conference, with interfaith initiatives to be held today [Nov 9] and tomorrow [Nov 10]. The open letter states, “In opening the United Nations 2022 Climate Conference [COP 27] on Monday in Egypt, the UN Secretary General... Read more of this article
BDA To Promote Bermuda At COP27 In Egypt
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “will promote the attributes of the Island as a global climate risk finance capital at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference [COP27], which begins today in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and runs through November 18.” A spokesperson said, “The BDA’s presence at COP27 builds... Read more of this article
PwC Hosts Webcast On Caribbean Sustainability
PwC hosted a webcast for over 150 Bermuda and Caribbean business and government leaders on the topic: ESG and Net Zero: Securing a sustainable future for the Caribbean. Arthur Wightman, ESG Leader for PwC in the Caribbean, commented: “This audience is integral to helping make a big difference to securing a sustainable future for the region. No one... Read more of this article
Climate Cinema To Screen ‘The Power Of Us’
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] second annual Climate Cinema series continues through the month of October, with free screenings of climate related documentaries, aimed at audiences aged 12 and above, each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A spokesperson said, “This week’s full length feature film, ‘The Power of Us’, screens... Read more of this article
Partner NGOs For The Youth Climate Summit
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] introduced the Non-Governmental Organisation [NGO] partners joining them for their second annual ‘Youth Climate Summit’ in November. A spokesperson said, “The ‘Youth Climate Summit’ is a multifaceted programme designed to engage Bermuda’s youth in conversation with experts and activists... Read more of this article
‘Progress On Decarbonisation Is Falling Short’
No country in the G20 is “decarbonising quickly enough to maintain a safe climate,” according to new analysis by PwC. A spokesperson said, “This year’s Net Zero Economy Index shows progress on decarbonisation is falling alarmingly short of what is required to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, with nine of 20... Read more of this article
Youth Climate Summit Set For November
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will present their Youth Climate Summit [YCS] from November 21 to November 26. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute is pleased to announce the return of our Youth Climate Summit November 21 to 26th. Once again, students ages 13-22 will have the opportunity to liaise with... Read more of this article
